Peavine (FR 318) in VA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Virginia
Peavine (FR 318) in VA
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 6.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Amherst County, VA. The road serves Peavine Mountain. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to January 10.
All 6.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.3 miles). Climbs 430 ft over 6.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 46%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 11 switchbacks. Water crossings 0 and 5.8 miles in. A gate at the start of the road.
Bluff Mountain stands 2,057 ft above the site, 1.9 miles north. The nearest town, Glasgow, is 6.1 mi off.
September normals 57–78°F, 5.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov